Lost Food During Recent Power Outage? Financial Help May Be Available.

Have you lost food due to the recent power outage? You may be eligible for a BC Crisis Supplement.

The Province of BC offers a Crisis Supplement through the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction for eligible individuals and families receiving assistance under the Employment and Assistance Regulation or Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation.

A Crisis Supplement may be available to help address unexpected emergency needs that pose an imminent risk to a person's health. One of the eligible circumstances includes:

• Food spoilage due to a power outage: If a power outage has caused food in your refrigerator or freezer to spoil and it needs to be replaced, you may qualify for a one-time payment.

How to apply:

• Online: Through My Self Serve (MySS)
• By phone: Call the toll-free line at 1-866-866-0800 and access the self-serve telephone system.
• In person: Visit a Ministry or Service BC office during regular office hours, or drop off your application using the outside drop box.

Please note: This is an existing Government of BC program and is not a benefit administered by the Strathcona Regional District or connected to the current emergency response. Eligibility and approval are determined by the Province.

For full eligibility details, visit the BC government's Crisis Supplement webpage.